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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameDiploma in Technology - Electrical Engineering (0908)
DepartmentDepartment of Electrical Engineering
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Technology
Admission CriteriaGuyana Technical Education Examination Technician Certificate (G.T.E.E.), Parts 1 and 11, or equivalent, in any of the following technician courses: Electrical, Telecommunication, Mechanical, Building Construction.
OR
G.T.E.E Diploma in Science (Physics or Chemistry) Pass with Credit.
OR
G.T.E.E Technician Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Building or Civil).
OR
Passes in at least five (5) different subjects at the GSEC General Proficiency Examinations, Grades 1 and 11, (and Grade 111 from 1998 onwards), or grades A to C at the GCE `O' Level examinations or any equivalent qualification. The subjects must include: English Language, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry or Integrated Science (Double Award). Notes: Art, Geography or History will be acceptable for Architecture Applicants who do not have a science subject. Integrated Science Double Award will be treated as one (1) subject. Applicants who do not have the required pass grade in either English or Science or Maths, but who have five (5) other subjects which are acceptable for admission to the University of Guyana, may apply. Such applicants must successfully complete the relevant foundation course (English or Math or Chemistry or Physics) being offered by the Institute of Distance and Continuing Education (IDCE) or pass the relevant Qualification Examination for entrance to the Faculty of Technology.
OR
Mature applicants (21 years or older, who do not possess any of the academic qualifications set out in 1 to 4 above may be considered for admission, provided they possess relevant technical qualifications and experience. Such applicants will be required to pass the University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Industrial Attachment - GYD: $28,556 | USD: $143
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ELE1101 Electrical Fundamentals I Not Specified 4
ELE1102 Electronic Fundamentals I Not Specified 4
ELT1106 Telecommunication Fundamentals I Not Specified 4
EMT1100 Engineering Mathematics I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3 This course replaces EMT1101.
EMT1101 Engineering Mathematics I Not Specified 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MEC1101 Engineering Drawing I Not Specified 3 Additional course - only the students who are doing the old version of this programme, and have failed in MEC111 need to register for this course
MEC1103 Applied Mechanics Not Specified 3
MEC1114 Applied Mechanics I (Statics) Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3 This course replaces MEC1103.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE1200 Introduction to Computing II Online 3 This course replaces CSI 1201 which is no longer being offered.
CSI1201 Software Applications on Micro-Computers Not Specified 4
ELE1201 Electrical Fundamentals II Not Specified 4
ELE1212 Electronic Fundamentals Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces the theory part of ELE1202 which is no longer being offered.
ELE1212L Electronic Fundamentals Laboratory In Class 1 This course replaces the lab part of ELE1202 which is no longer being offered.
ELT1206 Telecommunication Fundamentals II Not Specified 4
EMT1201 Engineering Mathematics II Not Specified 4
ENG1203 Technical Communication Online 4
MEC1201 Engineering Drawing II Not Specified 3
MEC1203 Mechanics II (Dynamics) Not Specified 3
MEC1204 Applied Mechanics II Not Specified 3 This course replaces MEC 1203 which is no longer being offered.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ELE2101 Electrical Fundamentals III Not Specified 4
ELE2104 Electronic Circuits I Not Specified 4
ELE2105 Digital Techniques Not Specified 4
ELE2107 Electrical Machines I Not Specified 4
ELE2114 Electronic Circuits Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces ELE2104 and ELE2204 which are no longer being offered.
ELE2115 Digital Electronics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces ELE2105, which is no longer being taught.
ELE2116 Introduction to Communication Systems Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces ELT2206 which is no longer being taught.
ELT2106 Telecommunication Principles I Not Specified 4
EMT2100 Engineering Mathematics III In Class 3 This course replaces EMT2101
EMT2101 Engineering Mathematics III Not Specified 4
EMT2201 Engineering Mathematics IV Not Specified 4
PHY2102 Modern Physics Not Specified 2
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ELE2203 Electrical Power Systems Not Specified 3
ELE2204 Electronic Circuits II Not Specified 4
ELE2207 Electrical Machines II Not Specified 4
ELE2208 Introduction to Microprocessors Not Specified 4
ELE2213 Power Systems and Measurements Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces ELE2203 which is no longer being offered.
ELE2217 Electrical Machines 11 Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces ELE2207 which is no longer being taught.
ELT2206 Telecommunication Principles II Not Specified 4
EMN2201 Supervisory Management Not Specified 4
EMN2203 Supervisory Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course replaces EMN2201 which is no longer being offered.
EMT1200 Engineering Mathematics II In Class 3 This course replaces EMT 2101 which is no longer being offered
PHY2202 Optics, Heat & Thermodynamics Not Specified 3
PHY2206 Waves, Optics, Heat and Thermodynamics Online 3 This course replaces PHY2202 which is no longer being offered.
PHY2207 Wave Optics and Thermodynamics Online 3 This course replaces PHY2206 with effect from academic year 2018/2019

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Industrial Attachment
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
IND3000 Industrial Attachment Not Specified 0 Please contact your HOD before you register for this course.

Total Cost: GYD $28,556 | USD $143